Pope Francis: Radical Poverty, Mercy, and Devotion
On this special edition of Morning Air, Fr. Rocky joined the program to reflect on the death of Pope Francis, calling it “a sad but happy day.” Despite frail health, the Holy Father made a final public appearance on Easter Sunday, riding through St. Peter’s Square in the popemobile, blessing the faithful and offering the...Continue reading→
UPDATE: Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis Postponed
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican announced this morning that the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the first millennial to be declared a saint, has been officially postponed in the wake of Pope Francis’ death. The ceremony, originally scheduled for next Sunday in St. Peter’s Square, will be rescheduled for a later date. The postponement is...Continue reading→
Ashley Noronha LIVE from Vatican City: “The Lord gave him this final moment with his people.”
Reporting live from Rome, Relevant Radio correspondent Ashley Noronha shared an intimate glimpse of the scene from Vatican City, where thousands of pilgrims and tourists gathered under the shadow of the Pope’s passing. “The square is still beautifully adorned with Easter flowers,” Noronha described, “tulips from the Netherlands line the steps of St. Peter’s...Continue reading→
Msgr. James Shea on Pope Francis’ Message of Hope
Monsignor James Shea, President of the University of Mary and longtime contributor to Morning Air, joined Relevant Radio live from Bismarck, North Dakota, to offer heartfelt reflections on the legacy of the Holy Father, Pope Francis. Monsignor Shea shared that he was awakened at 4:30 a.m. to the news of the Pope’s death and immediately...Continue reading→
A Look Back at the Pontificate of Pope Francis
Relevant Radio mourns the passing of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 in Rome today. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, to Italian immigrants in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he was a man who consistently walked with the poor and brought the Church to the margins. On March 13, 2013, he...Continue reading→
Fr. James Kubicki reflects on the life of Pope Francis
On a somber yet hope-filled morning during the octave of Easter, Fr. James Kubicki, SJ, joined John Morales on Morning Air to reflect on the life and legacy of Pope Francis. Fr. Kubicki, a long-time Relevant Radio contributor and spiritual director at St. Francis de Sales Seminary in Milwaukee, offered a deeply personal and Jesuit...Continue reading→
What Happens When the Pope Dies?
The Timeline of Losing a Pope The death of a pope is one of the most consequential events in the life of the Church on earth. When a pope dies, a series of events are set in motion to notify the faithful, secure the institutional church for the period without a pope, and begin the...Continue reading→
Fr. Rocky joins WGN News to discuss the death of Pope Francis
Fr. Rocky joined WGN News this morning to discuss the death of Pope Francis, the legacy that he left us as the pope of mercy, and the time of mourning that the Catholic world will enter, preceding the conclave and the election of the next pope. For further coverage on the death of Pope Francis...Continue reading→
A Message from Fr. Rocky on the Passing of Pope Francis
It’s with great sadness this Easter Monday that we, as Catholics, mourn the loss of our Holy Father Pope Francis. I think the good Pope Francis will be remembered as the Pope of Mercy. And what a magnificent example he gave to all of us by showing up for Easter yesterday in St. Peter’s Plaza...Continue reading→
BREAKING: Cardinal Kevin Farrell Announces the Death of Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY — The world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, who returned to the Lord at 7:35 a.m. local time in Rome at the age of 88. The announcement was made by Cardinal Kevin Farrell from the Chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae, the residence where the Holy Father spent his final years. “Dearest...Continue reading→
Pope Francis dies at 88
His Holiness Pope Francis December 17, 1936 – April 21, 2025 The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has died. The Vatican announced the pope’s death at 9:45 AM on April 21, 2025 in a statement translated into several languages. “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35...Continue reading→
Trump’s Universal Tariffs
Tariffs are the talk of the town. Last week, President Trump signed an executive order establishing wide-ranging tariffs on American trading partners. The order requires a baseline ten percent tariff on all imports coming into the United States, and for many countries, the order establishes higher ‘reciprocal’ tariffs. Then, earlier this week, the President announced...Continue reading→
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